Elm Lake is set in the middle of our natural valley and is the second lake on the Woodlands complex. It is heavily stocked with Mirror and Common Carp with the best recorded fish tipping the scales at 21lb 10oz. The lake contains many doubles and numerous fish in the 5lb - 8lb range, making for an enjoyable and often hectic days sport. Whilst most anglers choose to target the carp, the lake also supports a healthy stock of Crucian Carp, Tench, Perch, Roach and Bream.

The lake extends to approximately three quarters of an acre and is fed all the year round by natural springs and the outflow from Willow Lake. With lily pads and one or two underwater snags to be avioded at all costs, anglers will need to exercise skill and control in order to land the larger specimens. Depths average 5 - 7 feet with shallower water near the inlet from Willow, always a carp hotspot in the warmer sumnmer months.

In the interest of fish welfare, please use an unhooking mat at all times when handling our carp. Treat them gently and return them to the water promptly.

Boillies, nuts, cat and dog meat are banned.

Best baits are pellet, sweetcorn, luncheon meat & prawn.